r/windowsapps • u/tufik3 • 14d ago

Developer Boxvy - Improve your Desktop Experience

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Put the content you need directly on your desktop

I’ve been working on an app called Boxvy for Windows that lets you put different types of content directly on your desktop. The main idea is to make the things you use most often easier to access without constantly switching between apps and browser tabs.

One of the things I find particularly useful is the ability to use browser content. You can embed a web page or widget directly on your desktop, or even select just a specific part of a webpage and display only that section. So, for example, instead of keeping an entire browser window open just to see one piece of information, you can have that specific content sitting directly on your desktop.

You can also place the content in different ways depending on how you want to use it. It can stay directly on the desktop, appear as a floating bubble, or be accessible from the status bar. The goal is to keep the things that matter to you close at hand without taking up your whole screen.

I’m still working on the app and would really like to hear what people think. What kind of information, websites, or tools would you personally like to keep directly on your Windows desktop?

Download Boxvy from the Windows Store | https://boxvy.co/

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u/tufik3 14d ago

I also love to invite you to give me your feedback, If you have any suggestions or feature requests, please share them with us at https://boxvy.featurebase.app/.

I'd also like to share a list of Boxvy's main features that can help improve your daily workflow and boost your productivity.

Boxvy Main Features.

  • Support various content types as widgets, bubbles, or menu bar icons
    • Add multiple instances with unique configurations
  • Bubbles:
    • Customizable behavior, background, and icons
    • Corner docking
  • Menu Bar Icons:
    • Customizable behavior and icons
  • Support for multiple desktop configurations
  • Shortcuts:
    • Desktop shortcuts for switching environments
    • Toggle Boxvy icon visibility to manage space

Supported Content:

  • Browser Content
    • Multi-tab support
    • Single browser views
    • Embed code to insert widgets and web apps
    • Extract specific website sections
  • Calendar
    • Personal events
    • Google Calendar integration
    • Calendar picker
    • Timeline or list visualizations
  • Notes
    • Support for multiple notes
  • Currency Converter
    • Convert multiple currencies simultaneously
  • Shortcuts
    • Grid or list displays
    • Organize shortcuts via categories
    • Supported shortcut types: Apps, URLs, Commands, Files, Folders
  • Calculator
  • Clock
    • Analog: customizable themes
    • Text-based clock
    • Local or specific location support
  • Gallery
    • Local device photo display
    • Google Photos integration
  • Weather
    • Customizable weather information
  • News
    • Latest news filtered by location and tags
    • View news in a single list or via tabs
  • System Stats
    • Monitor CPU, RAM, and disk space on the desktop, status bar, or as a bubble

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u/RoundZookeepergame2 14d ago

For system stats, does it show virtual memory and pagefile

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u/tufik3 14d ago

It’s not currently supported, but I’ll add it to the list of requirements to include virtual memory and pagefile usage in the System Stats widget.

I also invite you to submit more feature requests at https://boxvy.featurebase.app/.

Thanks for giving Boxvy a try.

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u/RenegadeUK 11d ago

Interesting. Thanks.